ABOUT US
The Food Shuttle has been in operation since March 1989 when a small group of individuals shared a concern that in parts of the community many were going hungry while in other places good excess food was being thrown away. They saw a need and created a solution.
Over the years, Food Shuttle has expanded to encompass most of the Buffalo Niagara region and continues to grow the numbers of drivers, food providers and recipient agencies. (See FACTS page for specifics.) It is important to note that throughout its history Food Shuttle has been and remains today an ALL VOLUNTEER organization. Food Shuttle has no parent or sponsoring agency and no dedicated source of funding. Donations, grants, and service awards are used to pay operating expenses.
An important secondary benefit of the Food Shuttle is the protection of the envionment by eliminating the need to bury this usable food in area landfills.
Food Shuttle is incorporated in the State of New York, has an IRS 501(c)(3) designation, and is non-sectarian.
An Administrative Committee comprised of Officers, Directors, Coordinators, and Support Staff is at the core of the operation and supervises the management of the program. This chart illustrates Food Shuttle's organizational structure. Position titles followed by (D) indicate Directors.
